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    table.create_clone() doesn't appear to work !!

    Using the function .create_clone() DIRECTLY from the example in the Wiki, or in the simplest interactive form below

    Code:
    dim t_old as P
dim t_new as P
t_old = table.open("g:\ac\dps\stwkt.dbf")
t_new = t_old.create_clone("g:\ac\dps\stloc.dbf")
    returns an error
    Code:
    ERROR: Create underway, use DB_CREATE_END
    Since the example expects the target table to exist, its use would be limited to existing tables.
    It doesn't work either with new or existing.
    This one is not a biggie to work around, I can use other functions to create the table, populate it and on subsequent uses open and zap it.

    I found http://msgboard.alphasoftware.com/al...t=create_clone
    If there are are mal-functions reported that don't work, removing or fixing them could save us hours.
    Would this appear to be a bug? as well as BROWSE.DIALOG() and should I report these?

    Sadly, the same thing with BROWSE.DIALOG()
    (See http://msgboard.alphasoftware.com/al...loses-and-exit) since I had no replies that is probably another of the same case.

    Any opinions welcome
    Ray
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    #2
    Re: table.create_clone() doesn't appear to work !!

    worked for me with

    Code:
    dim t_old as P
dim t_new as P
t_old = table.open(a5.Get_Path()+chr(92)+"testtable.dbf")
t_new = t_old.create_clone(a5.Get_Path()+chr(92)+"testtable2.dbf")

t_old.close()
    I did need to add to the database, but I expected that.

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      #3
      Re: table.create_clone() doesn't appear to work !!

      Your example works for me in V5 and V8.

      Since the example expects the target table to exist,
      don't understand that comment. the example uses the must not exist flag.

      filename = ui_get_file("Copy To:", "Tables (*.DBF)", "", "N")
      In your first link there is no indication that the problem was ever reported, saving hours of frustration.

      In your second link there is no indication that the problem was ever reported, saving hours of frustration.
      There can be only one.

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        #4
        Re: table.create_clone() doesn't appear to work !!

        Originally posted by Stan Mathews View Post
        Your example works for me in V5 and V8. I don't understand that comment. the example uses the must not exist flag.
        In your first link.....In your second link there is no indication that the problem was ever reported, saving hours of frustration.
        Correct Stan, I missed the "N" flaggie thing, but I tried both new and existing.
        I get your defense of Alpha. If you need help with that I'm there. I love Alpha and it's all (including you).
        I know there was no report, thats why I ask if I should report it. I don't report faults because I expect the error is me, so I need confirmation first.
        Problem may be my version because if I put
        Code:
        dim dummyP as P
dummyP = table.open("g:\ac\dps\stwkt.dbf")
        in front of the example, and
        Code:
        dummyP.close()
        at the end - it doesn't complete. I get dialog
        Script:testcreate_clone line:17
        tbl_target = tbl_source.create_clone(filename)
        Create underway, use DB_CREATE_END
        Al, if I use your code interactive (first created "test.dbf" and no other) and gets to
        Code:
        dim t_old as P
dim t_new as P
t_old = table.open(a5.Get_Path()+chr(92)+"test.dbf")
t_new = t_old.create_clone(a5.Get_Path()+chr(92)+"testtable2.dbf")
ERROR: Create underway, use DB_CREATE_END
        I'm using v10 build 3739_3629

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          #5
          Re: table.create_clone() doesn't appear to work !!

          Originally posted by Ray in Capetown View Post

          I'm using v10 build 3739_3629
          try a newer build....
          Al Buchholz
          Bookwood Systems, LTD
          Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

          Occam's Razor - KISS
          Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
          Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
          When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
          "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
          Albert Einstein

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            #6
            Re: table.create_clone() doesn't appear to work !!

            Updated patch, BINGO 100%.
            Thanks.
            Can you see if BROWSE.DIALOG("savedbrowsename") works for you?
            Still flashes open then closes with this ver

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              #7
              Re: table.create_clone() doesn't appear to work !!

              Originally posted by Ray in Capetown View Post
              Updated patch, BINGO 100%.
              Thanks.
              Can you see if BROWSE.DIALOG("savedbrowsename") works for you?
              Still flashes open then closes with this ver
              Still flashes, then closes. You can report the bug, but use another method in the meantime. Action scripting will give you a place to start from.
              Al Buchholz
              Bookwood Systems, LTD
              Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

              Occam's Razor - KISS
              Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
              Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
              When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
              "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
              Albert Einstein

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